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Sox Populi

Sox Populi

@soxpopuli.bsky.social

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Writers producing great work and podcasts you're sure to enjoy. We champion the voices too often overlooked. Feel free to read us (http://fansfirstsports.com/teams/chicago-white-sox) and support us (https://www.patreon.com/SoxPopuli/membership).

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 6d

Three reasons the White Sox are not going to sign Munetaka Murakami

What new, the Chicago White Sox are reportedly not one of the teams that will be pursuing the Japanese superstar slugger. @toddjdub.bsky.social tells you why

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Three reasons the White Sox are not going to sign Munetaka Murakami - Fans First Sports

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly not one of the teams that will be pursuing the Japanese superstar slugger.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 7d

Sox Populi Podcast 196 — Fearless predictions for the offseason

Malachi Hayes joined @brettballantini.bsky.social to discuss the inspiring (?) second half of the White Sox season and forecast what's to come for the club in the offseason, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Sox Populi Podcast 196 — Fearless predictions for the offseason - Fans First Sports

In an audio-only joint, Malachi Hayes joined Brett Ballantini to discuss the inspiring (?) second half of the White Sox season and forecast what's to come for the club in the offseason.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 8d

White Sox must make good use of cleared-out roster spots

After outrighting four depth players to Triple-A Charlotte and losing Clint Robertson to the Pirates, @toddjdub.bsky.social says that now the real roster-strengthening work begins:

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White Sox must make good use of cleared-out roster spots - Fans First Sports

The Chicago White Sox outrighted four depth players to Triple-A Charlotte. The 40-man roster is now at 35, ready for some additions.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 12d

and don't forget the video podcast, at Sox Populi YouTube:

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Soxy Chicks Episode 14 — 2025 postmortem — 2025-10-10

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 12d

Soxy Chicks Episode 14 — 2025 postmortem

Bayleigh Von Schneider and @chrystalok.bsky.social wrap up the season with their own baseball postmortem, and look ahead to the playoffs and 2026 season, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Soxy Chicks Episode 14 — 2025 postmortem - Fans First Sports

Bayleigh and Chrystal wrap up the season with their own baseball postmortem and look ahead to the playoffs and 2026 season.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 15d

Shane Smith got snubbed by Baseball America

Baseball America recently announced their All-Rookie team and @toddjdub.bsky.social was shocked that the Chicago White Sox pitcher did not make the list.

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Shane Smith got snubbed by Baseball America - Fans First Sports

Baseball America recently announced their All-Rookie team. Chicago White Sox pitcher Shane Smith did not make the list.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 18d

Three frustrations over the White Sox not keeping their aces

Our newest writer, @toddjdub.bsky.social, laments the loss of an all-world rotation

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Three frustrations over the White Sox not keeping their aces - Fans First Sports

The Chicago White Sox came nowhere close to making the playoffs, but a lot of their former players did.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 22d

If you endeavor to view a dynamic, five-person podcast, well you can. Just stop by the SoxPopuli YouTube and hit play:

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Sox Populi Podcast 195 — 2025 White Sox review — 2025-09-30

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 22d

Sox Populi Podcast 195—2025 White Sox review

@chrystalok.bsky.social, Joe Resis, @soxmom72.bsky.social, @stonedpony.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social looked back at the season and teased a return of @kindableu.bsky.social's Soxivus, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Sox Populi Podcast 195 — 2025 White Sox review - Fans First Sports

Chrystal O'Keefe, Joe Resis, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and podcast rookie David James joined Brett Ballantini to look back on the 2025 season, from a few enticing angles

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 27d

If watching a guy talk to himself about his lifelong team losing 100 games for an unprecedented third straight season is your thing, well, you're a sadist. But also, tune in at Sox Populi YouTube!

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Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 21 — 100 losses! — 2025-09-24

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 27d

Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 21 — 100 losses!

@brettballantini.bsky.social flies solo on this postgame podcast, addressing the ramp-up to 100 losses for the 2025 White Sox, and what infamy the club can still achieve this season, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 21 — 100 losses! - Fans First Sports

Brett Ballantini flies solo on this postgame podcast, addressing the ramp-up to 100 losses for the 2025 White Sox, and what infamy the club can still achieve in 2025.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 29d

hey we got a video podcast as well, over at Sox Populi YouTube, check it out:

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Sox Populi 194 — Onward to 100! — 2025-09-23

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 29d

Sox Populi 194 — Onward to 100!

@dontizzlejones.bsky.social and @hannahfilippo.bsky.social join @brettballantini.bsky.social to discuss the unprecedented third straight 100-loss season for the White Sox and the positives of the season therein, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Sox Populi 194 — Onward to 100! - Fans First Sports

This edition of the mothership podcast features Dante Jones and Hannah Filippo, who join Brett Ballantini to discuss the encroaching and unprecedented third straight 100-loss season for the White Sox.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 19

also, yep, you got to check out the video podcast, at Sox Populi YouTube!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 107 — San Diego Padres — 2025-09-18

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 19

Visiting Dugout Episode 107 — San Diego Padres

@kirbydiem.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to chat about the Padres and their upcoming postseason, while also helping to preview the final White Sox home stand of 2025, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 107 — San Diego Padres - Fans First Sports

Aaron Kirby joined Chrystal to chat about the Padres and their upcoming postseason, while also helping to preview the final White Sox home stand of the season.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 15

hey now don't be goofy, check out the video podcast at Sox Populi YouTube as well!

youtu.be/ZCPjkBnrQ3Y

Visiting Dugout Episode 106 — Baltimore Orioles — 2025-09-15

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 15

Visiting Dugout Episode 106 — Baltimore Orioles

@lizzierie.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to talk all things Orioles and preview the upcoming White Sox series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 106 — Baltimore Orioles - Fans First Sports

Liz Thompson joined Chrystal to talk all things Orioles and preview the upcoming White Sox series.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 11

and don't forget our video podcast at Sox Populi YouTube!

youtu.be/ZtDScyrldOk

Ladies' Night Episode 25 — Julie Swieca Gannon — 2025-09-11

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ladies' Night Episode 25 — Julie Swieca Gannon

Join @soxmom72.bsky.social and @julieswieca.bsky.social as they break down the White Sox’s season, top players, key games, and what’s next for 2026 — on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Ladies' Night Episode 25 — Julie Swieca Gannon - Fans First Sports

Join Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and Julie Swieca Gannon as they break down the White Sox’s season, top players, key games, and what’s next for 2026.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 9

and don't forget about the always-dynamic video podcast, at Sox Populi YouTube!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 105 — Tampa Bay Rays — 2025-09-09

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 9

Visiting Dugout Episode 105 — Tampa Bay Rays

Long-awaited and highly requested guest @catherinetinker.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to talk about the Rays and help preview the upcoming White Sox series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 105 — Tampa Bay Rays - Fans First Sports

Long-awaited and highly requested guest Catherine Tinker joined Chrystal to talk about the Rays and help preview the upcoming White Sox series.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 8

here's the ever-dynamic Sox Pop YouTube channel, where you can catch the video pod!

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Sox Pop on the Farm 64 — August review — 2025-09-08

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 8

Sox Pop on the Farm 64 — August review

A look back at August in the White Sox affiliate world with @brettballantini.bsky.social and Joe Resis. We cover it all, or at least the most important parts. And bad news for Joe, we agree on most topics—on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Sox Pop on the Farm 64 — August review - Fans First Sports

It's time to look back on the month of August in the White Sox affiliate world and drill down into the stories of the season that are pushing toward their conclusions. Brett Ballantini welcomes Joe Re...

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 5

and don't forget about the ever-popular video podcast, at Sox Populi YouTube!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 104 — Detroit Tigers — 2025-09-05

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 5

Visiting Dugout Episode 104 — Detroit Tigers

Rogelio Castillo is back to chat with @chrystalok.bsky.social about the final White Sox and Tigers series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 104 — Detroit Tigers - Fans First Sports

Rogelio Castillo is back to chat with Chrystal about the final White Sox and Tigers series.